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A33935 Liberty of conscience asserted, or, A looking-glass for persecutors being a plain deduction from scripture-history of the original grounds & pretences for persecution : the methods taken to put the same in execution : together with the sad consequences thereof, or, the reward that attends persecuting-spirits. Care, Henry, 1646-1688. 1687 (1687) Wing C528; ESTC R31288 50,834 33

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